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With warmer weather and longer sunny days on the horizon, now is the time to get your yard ready for summer get-togethers. If you don’t […]

Before heading out into the desert for a short hike, you ‘ll likely cross everything you need off your packing list , but you might […]

Giving your yard a fresh new look for spring or upgrading your garden to create the serene open space you’ve always dreamed of can get […]

We can all appreciate that April rains bring May flowers; but when those showers also bring dampness into your basement and damage your foundation, that […]

Aging is something we all have to deal with—financially, spiritually, and physically. This last part means assessing your life situation. While many people plan to […]

If you don’t have a perfectly working exhaust fan and ventilation system, your bathroom is probably a little damp. This is obvious after someone has […]

If you grew up on a farm, participated in a 4-H program, or attended a land-grant university , you probably already know what a rich […]

Not everyone has the luxury of a spacious storage shed . If you love gardening but don’t have the space to store all the tools […]

Not cleaning the grill can be dangerous , but how you clean it is also important. Even though this is the easiest option, you should […]

Painting shouldn’t get in the way of creativity: you can do a lot more than just paint a solid color on a wall. By adding […]

Keeping the house tidy and tidy is a chore no matter where you live, but it presents a particular challenge for those who live in […]

As you prep your yard for spring, you may not have any hesitation in throwing out a tough, cracked old hose that has sat all […]

There are many ways to use toothpaste at home , but you may not know that it is useful outside of the home too. Grab […]

Most likely, you have not had a landline phone for many years, and if you do, you rarely use it. But you can’t deny that […]

While plumbing emergencies are a problem, it’s not always worth taking the fastest route to fix them. In particular, the popular Tiktok hack that advises […]

Paper towels are a clutter-cleaning staple in most homes. And that’s okay—they do a pretty good job of being the undisputed quick-cleaning champions; but did […]

Spring cleaning isn’t just about cleaning: it’s about organizing, decluttering, and making your home more inviting and efficient. Sure, you’ll spend some time cleaning up, […]

Just as there are some unexpected repairs and problems that are not your landlord’s responsibility , there are some losses that renters’ insurance should not […]

Popcorn ceilings have been popular for a good reason: the texture is easy to put on and the ceilings last a long time. Sure, popcorn […]

WD-40 has been a staple in many American households for decades due to its versatility. In addition to being an effective lubricant, it can also […]

If you’re preparing to move, you’ve probably already made a commitment to pay for movers, budgeted for new rent and a deposit, and mentally prepared […]

If you notice a lot of moisture, or worse, a puddle in your garage, you may understandably be concerned. But some causes can be easily […]

Home improvements are tempting as they can add convenience and value to your home, but they can also be expensive. While some repairs, such as […]

When you think about how to use tennis balls outside of playing tennis, you probably imagine throwing a ball for your dog in a ball […]

There are things in this world that are simply mind-blowingly useful. Hairpins? Extremely helpful . food spray? You are definitely not getting the most out […]

Planning a garden or patio that is both functional and beautiful can be difficult if your backyard is small. Creating an outdoor space that feels […]

Not everyone has a green thumb (although there are apps for that ), and you may never want to worry about keeping plants alive. Fake […]

No matter how modest it is, any backyard space adjoining your home can prove useful, and one easy and popular way to level up your […]

No house or apartment is perfect. Even if everything seems perfect when you first move in, your needs will change over time, and one day […]

Backyard chicken coops have become increasingly popular during the pandemic as people struggle to stay sane; and recently skyrocketing egg prices have propelled “backyard chickens” […]

Magnetic floors are gaining popularity as flooring due to their ease of installation and low volatile organic compound (VOC) content. And its glue-free attachment system […]

The first apartment my future wife and I moved into was an old railroad-style building that was heated by an old-fashioned gas stove in the […]

Painting is one of the easiest and most affordable types of repairs you can do to a room. But while it has the power to […]

The hallmark of a truly great invention is a long list of off-label uses. These items serve a specific purpose effectively, but they can also […]

Baby powder has a misleading name. Not all of us have kids, but most of us have a container of baby powder, probably because it’s […]

At first glance, razor blades seem like a fairly simple tool: you can use them to remove hair from your body or cut open a […]

The sealant is one of the greatest illusion tools ever invented. We’ve been using it to prevent leaks and mask gaps for centuries, and it […]

You are probably familiar with the annoying ring of unmelted wax that sometimes appears on large candles. This is called “tunneling” and it’s not just […]

I grew up in a densely populated city in the northeast, as far away from rural life as can be. As a child, I saw […]

Cling film is an indispensable helper in the kitchen that is always there when you need to wrap leftover food or keep ingredients fresh longer […]